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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-08-04
NOSE STUBBSS BOY,
by EMILE ToLMAN.
O-o-o Eopfr,1t's

B1 EMILE ToLMAN.
"Gen'rall 600 Gen'ralw
A stout negro woman, after uttering
this cry several times turned slowly back
to her cabin, muttering to herself,
What's dat good-fur-nuffin' chap at
nowfn
Just then a bundle of rags, with a
pair of black feet at one end, and woolly
head, surrounded by the fragments of a
straw hat, at the other, came slowly up
the yard
Here is, ma, drawled the lad.
An lucky fur yer, too, ~ answered the
woman, with an air that limited at dire
ful consequences in case he had failed to
appear at that exact minute. "Now,
Central, want yer to tote dis yer basket
oh clO'es ober to de Pint, to Miss Ben
sons; an don yer be long bout it,
luther"
General placed the basket on his head
and, with his hands i'm his pockets.
walked composedly down the alley.
General was born soon after his parents
were pronounced 'contraband of war;
by General Butler; and, out of gratitude
Tor his protection, they named their son
General Butler Stubbs and General he
was always called His father, Moses
lStubbs, managed by oystcring and doing
odd jobs that fell in his way to keep his
large family from starving, but could do
little more than that.
The cabin which they calle home was
little, one-story shanty, leaning discon-
iolately against mud chimney which
looked scarcely able 20 support itself, not
to mention holding up the house besides.
II consisted OF one room, and that not
large but il managed TO contain at night
Moses Stubs, his wife, and seven chill
dren, OF whom General, now lad of
thirteen, was the oldest. | say at night,
Tor it would hardly accommodate so
hany people awake and moving about.
If IL ever Glanced that they were all at
home during the day some of them would
sit out in the yard One of those numer-
Gus inlets from the sea which intersect
the eastern part OF Virginia came up close
to their back door This was, on some
accounts, a great convenience, for at low
tide they dug out of the mud many a
good meal of clans and oysters.
General had once been to school few
weeks, and had leared to read easy words
in large print, an accomplishment of
which his mother was very proud; but
now he was old enough to help at home,
he was not allowed TO continue the pur-
suit of learning. He still kept in chink
between the boards or the cabin, with
broken knife blade and a piece of col
orcd glass, few leaves of a book, which
he had a vague idea would some dav
prove the ''open sesame" Of knowedge
and riches.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-29

Such payments constitute the Widows and Or kept by the financial secretary and the members credited with the same.
 Three thousand dollars is the amount paid by the society on the death of @ third-rate member, two thousand dollars on the death of g second rate member, and thousand dollars the death of a In this society, with thirty-six assessments per the society is 100 years old, the following showing is made:
 $ss7 60. which would be the total cost for $l 000.
 M ss 9ers sfss eaas would be t5e total cost for $f Goo '-' ""''' "'-
 M IS sesas which would be the total cost for $1 ,oo6 S'''.'' to oner the tho aa tSer ds pendants would receive as benefit upon the death insurance. In this society the large number of members always living each contribute small sum eachImonth; therefore benefit and not simply an insurance is furnished.
 Benefits are paid in full within thirty days from the time official notice of the death is received. After paying benefit of one, two or three thousand dollars from the proceeds of an assessment, there is always surplus left in the supreme treasury; therefore it is not necessary to call an assessment for each death.
 During the sickness of member his dues and assessments are paid from the treasury of his assembly, and additional or weekly benefits may be paid to the sick, if the as- sembly makes bylaw to that effect. Mem bers are visited and cared for during their illness.
 FEES FOR CHARTER MEMBERSHIP IN AN ASSEMBLY OF
 FIFTY.
 Initiation, 8.
 Medical examinations Subordinate and supreme), Benefit certificate and registration, $s.
 One-Quarter's dues in advance to subordinate treasury, 50 cents.
 $1 900 being from % to 65 cents, according to age
 An argument often used against this plan of insurance is that the societies will not last. For answer, this list of assessment societies which have been paying benefit of over $1 900 on the death of member for from 50 to 191 years is submitted:
 Clergy Mutual of England, organized in 1899. Equitable of England, organized in I762
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FREIGHT BUSINESS.
onsOlfdatIOn of the Freight Business of the Consolidated and Canal Rail-

Consolidation of the Freight Business
 of the Consolidated and Canal Rail-
 rOads-BegAns August 1st.
 We learn from Freight Agent P. E. Bow man, office 80 Long wharf, the following concerning the consolidation of the Canal railroad freight business with that of the Consolidated road:
 The consolidation will commence on Mon day, August 1st. The freight house of the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail. road company will be used for receiving and delivering merchandise freight only, while the New Haven and Northampton company'e freight house will be used for receiving and delivering carload freight, such as flour lime, oil, rags, etc. Additional tracks for the de- livery of bulk freight from cars will soon be arranged on the east side of the yard near East Water street. The change will result in affording better facilities to the road and greater convenience to patrons.
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LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention


 Wedding invitations engraved at Dormans
 The summer heats are driving more ant more people to the seaahore and the noun tains.
 A boy, Eddie Gagel, years, was drowned yesterday while in bathing near his home ir Hartford.
 Moisture is the greatest enemy of the piano and 1t cannot be too carefully guarded against.
 You can fairly hear the hueklebery sizzle on the hilltops this incomparable oppressive weather.-New London Day.
 The common daily salutation, "How hot 'tis," still continues in spite of the rains of last week.-Bridgeport Standard.
 Work has been begun for the erection ot the new manufactory for Schollhorn & Co.,, on Wooster street corner of Wallace.
 Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster, from Grace church, Baltimore, Md, will officiate in St. Johns church, Bridgeport, next Sunday morning and evening.
 The latest explanation of this hot weather for suffering humanity is that it is the hu- midity that causes all the trouble. But that don't make it any cooler.
 They say that this sultry weather will, now that dog days are here, hang over the sea- shore without abatement until the September crickets begin to chirp.-Exchange.
 High Rock Grove was occupied yesterday by about 800 from the Humphrey street church of this city. The people filled eight cars of special train to the resort.
 New pensions for Connecticut: Lucy C., mother of Charles W. Hagen of Hartford, original; Anson O. Field, Bridgeport; John Birmingham, Stamford; John Mckinney, New Haven.
 A Front street citizen, Hartford, Philip Friedman, was presented with twins by his wife yesterday morning. The new corners are sound and healthy, the weight of both be- ing twenty-four pounds.
 Miss Josie Ward, daughter of the late John Ward and sister of Edward Ward, was found drowned in the Housatonic river Thursday morning, near the residence of her brother with whom she lived. She has been in very poor health for long time
 Hon. William Chandler, of East Wood stock, died yesterday morning of justification of the heart, aged "A. MT. Chandler has been for many years one of the most widely known men of that section of the State and had held various public offices.
 The Naugatuck road has recently purchas- ed 200 tons of heavy steel rails which are now being distributed along the line of the road above Ansonia. These rails are to take the place of what is known as the John Brown steel rail which is too light for the heavy rolling stock now used.
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PERSONAL JOTTINGS

 About New Haven People and Vari-
 ous other People - Seeking Cool
 Places During the Heated Hus
 midItY.
 Gen. E. s. Greeley and family went to Bethlehem, N H., yesterday, where they will remain during the rest of the summer.
 MT. J. T. Hubinger, of the firm of Hubin- ger Brothers, returned from the West yester- day. This firm will remove one-half of it's business from this city to Keokuk, Iowa. Mr. J. c. Hubinger will have charge of the western department, while his brothers, Messrs. N. w. and J. E., will take care of the New England half.
 Mrs. E. F. Smith, mother of Hon. Carlos Smith of this city, with her two daughters, Miss Kate Smith of Greenwich avenue school, and Mrs. Dr. Browning and family, and Miss L. L. Shepard of Brooklyn, N. Y., are in Mrs. D. L. Viles' cottage at Governors Island, Stony Creek. Mrs. Viles and daughter are in cottage adjoining. Dr. Browning is ex- pected next Thursday.
 The following guests are now registered on the books of the Grand Central Hotel, New town, Conn.,: E. A. Lewis, M. D., Mrs. E. A. Lewis, Miss Marion Lewis and nurse, and Master Eddie Lewis of Brooklyn, N. Y.: Mrs. Heman Burr, L. H. Burr, Mrs. L. H. Burr and Miss Annie Burr, of New York; H. W. Stow, Mrs. H. W. Stow, Miss Edith E. Stow, Miss Maud Allen and Mrs. Bristol, of New Haven; Mrs. J. D. Bacon and Miss Maud Ba- con, of New York; Miss E. Bulkley, South- port; Mrs. Theron Ives, Miss Edith Ives and Miss Minnie Tillou, of New Haven; Mrs, Edwin Smith, Robert Lander, M. D., and Mrs. Robert Lander, of Bridgeport {; George B. Hawley and Mrs. George B. flaw ley of Bridgeport; Frank Littlefeld, Mrs. Frank Littlefeld, Mrs. Mary Higgins of New York; J. W. Grover, New Haven; ". E. Broad, Buffalo; L. W. Eaton, Mrs. Henry setzer, jr., Mrs. Perry and Master Perry of Bridgeport; William B. Symmes, ir., Mrs. ". 3. symmes, jE;' Master T, Willie Hi ny sy~Wmes, " g. Clark and sna F: ,, da"1ey M oT NeR p.o York and A. W. Rich, Hartford; J. D. Bacon, New York; H. A. McElroy, Bridgeport; Rev. G. M. Wilkins, Newtown; M. G. Wilkins and Mrs. M. G. Wilkins, Daniel Keane and W. J. Beecher, Newtown.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-29
A BUSY NIGHT.
What the Committee on Streets Will
 Tackle This Evening.

The committee on streets, Alderman Blakeslee chairman, will hold one of the big gest meetings of the year tonight at the City ! hall. Hearings will be given on the follow ing proposed improvements: For grading and curbing and concrete walk on south side of May street, between State and Cedar Hill avenue; for brick sidewalk on both sides of Adeline street, between West and Barclay streets; for top dressing Union street, be- tween Fair and Water streets, and Hamilton and Wallace streets, between Water and State streets; for a sidewalk on north side of George street, between Norton street and Sherman avenue; for @ curb and concrete walk on both sides of Lombard street, be-
 tween Ferry and North Front streets; for 8
 crosswalk on north side of Pine street, across
 Johnson alley; for curbing and grading and a
 concrete walk on both sides of Avon street,
 between Orange and Foster streets; for con
 crete walk on west side of Poplar street,
 between Pine street and the Shore Line
 tracks; for curbing and grading the roadway
 of Burtonia Place; for hagstone relay of
 walks on both sides of Union street, between curbing and relaying, where needed, of walks
 on both sides of Eld street, between State
 and Orange streets; for relaying of walks,
 where needed, on both sides of Collis street,
 between East and Franklin streets; for cob
 ble gutters on both sides of Oak street, be-
 tween Congress and Winthrop avenues; both
 sides of Howe street, between Whalley and
 Sylvan avenues; both sides of Franklin
 street, entire length, and both sides of Park street, between Howard avenue and Oak street,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-29
A Narrow Eacape.

Police Commissioner Shannon came near meeting with serious accident on Elm street yesterday, and the commissioner in telling about it said: I was standing under a tree in the latter street yesterday after. noon, when my attention was called to some- thing else, and stepped back just as huge limb came crashing down and struck the ground where but a moment before had been standing. The limb was fully foot in diameter and ten feet long, and had prob ably decayed and so dropped off.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-29
suicide at ThompsonvIlle.

Horace Caldwell, formerly a saloon keeper at Warehouse Point, committed suicide Tues day in Thempsonville by taking large over. dose of chloral and bromide. A physician had attended him for nervousness and had prescribed a solution of these drugs, and Caldwell got hold of the bottle and swallowed about thirty-two doses in one in order to end his life.
 TO San Francisco and Return $1Ox.
 We are indebted to the Canadian Pacific railway for a handsomely illustrated book descriptive of that wonderful route; they also announce 8 round trip rate from New York and neighboring cities to San Francisco for $105. Tickets good to start any day until August 30th, and returning until Octo- Der 31st. Full particulars and descriptive books upon application to E. V. Skinner, general eastern agent. 337 Broadway, N. Y.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-29
A SMASHUP
Nm West HAven-A Brief but Lively
 KVefkAmnAmR.

Mn WTeBS kHAV0n-A HE1ex put A1W61Y
 Excitement.
 Yesterday afternoon about four o'clock 8 gentleman and three ladies in canopy top carriage were driving to the shore, and on turning the corner of Elm and Water streets one of the wheels caught in the horse car tracks, which upset the carriage and un- loaded the occupants unceremoniously on to the track under the carriage just as horse car was approaching. The driver of the car stopped just in the nick of time, and helped to right the carriage and pull the occupants out of the debris. They were not much hurt, but the ladies' dresses were torn and soi1ed, and the hind wheel of the carriage was damaged and the body also The car- riage was taken to blacksmith shop near by on First avenue and patched up, and the party proceeded to the shore. They were bound to have their ride out notwithstanding the miahap.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-29
Good SaHMarItanss

The annual meeting for the election of off cers of the Good Samaritans' Temperance so- ciety was held last night at Samaritans' hall, 73 Orange street. The following is the list of officers for the ensuing year: President, Captain William G. Dickinson: first vice president, Carl F. W. Bergman; second vice president, John Sheehan; treasurer, NJ. P. Carney; secretary, H. Fitzgerald; assistant secretary, George E. Scranton; grand mar uhaJ Jarnes w Coonar
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-29
ECZEMA
And Every Species of Itching and Burning Diseases Cured
 hV CH1femrR

It affords me pleasure to give you this report of the cure of our little grandchild by your CUTICURA REMEDIES. When six months old his left hand be- gan to swell and had every appearance of large boil. We pouticed it, but all to no purpose About i've months after 1t became a running sore. Soon other sores formed. He then had two of them each hand and as his blood became more and more impure it took less time for them to break out. A sore came on the chn beneath the under lip which very offensive. His head solid scab, discharging great deal. This was his condition at twenty two months old when undertook the care more than year old of consumption (scrofula of courSe) He could walk little but could not get up if he fell down and could not move when in bed having of his hands, I immediately com menced with the Cuticura Remedies, using the Cuticura and Cutcura Soap freely and when he had taken bottle of the Cuticura Resolvent his head was completely cured and he was improved in every . tinued the use of th5 Remedies for a year and a half. One sore after another healed, bonv matter forming in each of these five deep ones just be- fore healing, which would finally grow loose and were taken out then they would heal rapidly. One of these ugly bone formations I preserved. After taking dozen and a half bottles he was complete ly cured, and is now, at the age of six years, a strong and healthy child. The scars his hands must always remain; his hands are strong, though once feared he would never be able to use them. All that physicians did for him did him good. All who the child before using the Cuticura Reme- dies and see the child now consider it wonderful cure. If the above facts of any to you, you
 May 8. 1885. Gig E. Clay St., Bloomington, III.
 The child was really in worse condition than he appeared to his grandmother, who, being with him every day, became accustomed to the disease.
 MAGGIE HOPPING.
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The farmers, in their swamps, we're sure, Could find the roots and plants that cure; If by their knowledge they only knew
 For just the disease each one grew:
 flor kidney, liver and bladder complaints),
 As on this remedy you can rely.
 Sold and recommended by Wells & Cal 1aeRp, Wholesale Agents, NsR Haven, Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-29
AnTmportant Element

Of the success of Hoods Sarsaparilla is the fact that every purchaser receives fair equivalent for his money. The familiar head line "1OO Doses One Dollar'' stolen by imita- tors is original with and true only of Hoods Sarsapari11a. This can easily be proven by anyone who desires to test the matter. For real economy buy only Hoods Sarsaparills. Sold by all druggists.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-29
A New Arrangement.

Mr. Frederick Adams and Johnnie Dodds have accepted the management of Howes' rink at Savin Rock, and will give daily ex- hibitions of fancy skating and racing therein, commencing Saturday, July 30. On that evening there will be exhibitions and racing, and the same next Monday and Tuesday evenings,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-29
Yesterday,s Statement Conarmes

MEssRs. ED1ToRs.-"Coe's Dyspepsia Cure is the best medicine I ever heard of Beats all the doctors way out of sight. I used many other remedies but without relief. ] used to suffer with cramps. The sweat would pour off from me and l was weak. l couldn't drink anything or sit down to din- ner. Goes Dyspepsia Cure cured me. l don't recommend anything unless it means business"
 JOHN W. BISHOP, York Square. N. B.-It's wonderful and positive remedy for cholera morbus, cramps, dysentery, diar- rhoea and all diseases of the stomach and bowels.
 Get bottle to day.
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charter members, vi

F. A. Newton. Those who have since taken membership are: George E. Frisbee, F. Bellosa, M. D. George G. Powning, Frank E. Jones, John T. Gill, Wade H. Thompson, Curtis H. Ford, Joseph Henry Smith, Norman A. Tanner, Lemuel c. Clark and Elmore s. Tyrrell.
 The officers this year are:
 Ruler, George E. Frisbie. Instructor, Dr. Jos. H. Smith.
 Counsellor, Geo G. POwnlng. Past ruler, Henry P. Woodward.
 Secretary. .Vlia William H E.Ih Thomas n S.nor,nr Director, A. H. Kolb. PreIate, Frank E. Jones. Guard, Ebert A. Pardee Sentry. Frank A. Newton: Medical examiners, c. Purdy Lindsley, NJ. D Frederick Bellosa, M. D. Trustees. Henry L. Hill, Myron W. Curtis, Luther E. Jerome. The supreme officers for the United States are: Premier, James c. Whitehouse, of Rhode Island. Vice premier, D. Russell Brown, of Rhode Island. Supreme instructor, J. H. McGFegor. M. D. of
 Supreme counselor Philip Johns, of Missouri.
 Supreme secretary, D. Wilson, M. D., of Massa- chusetts.
 Supreme treasurer, Hon. J. Q. A. Bracket, of
 Supreme preIate, Rev J. A. Smith, of North Car olina.
 Supreme director, ". G. Weaver, NJ. D.. of Penn
 Supreme guard, G. P. Robinson, of New Jersey.
 Supreme trustees NGeorge E. Burdon, of Rhode Island; M F: Hudnall, of Virginia; William H.
 Committee on fnance-John S. whitehouse, of Tobn O. lsT Davis, of Rhode Island.
 Committee on laws-Joh ohm Mullgan of New York; John E. Gregg, of Massachusetts; Henry L. Hill of
 Committee on appeals and grievances-Walter L: JGneS Of Re1nSgiyanla; nn;o1 I DHaFgeE aF % M b. Of
 The Royal society of Good Fellows claims to be the safest, cheapest and most economi- cally managed society of it's kind.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-07-29
WEATHER RECORD.
1NDIcATroNs FoR To-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON, D. O., July %, 1887, a. m. For Connecticut and Rhode Island: Cooler, fair weather, winds generally westerly. For eastern New York: Local rains in the north ern portion fair weather in the southern portion, cooler westerly winds in the northern portion.
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Subscription Rates,
Friday, July 29, 1887.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Burgess Burgess-Trave veling Bags.
 Goes Dyspepsia Cure-At DruGSlstS. D. K.-At Druggists. ,, Excursion-Grand Canton Golden Rule. For Rent-Cottage--J. S. Wilson Investment Securities-H. O. warren & Co. Meeting-Committee on Streets. Probate Notice-Estate of Mark A. Hill. The Queen Cuff HolderS-S. H. Kirby. Wanted-Girl-112W Whalley Avenue. Wanted-Chance to Invest-P. O. Box 1,537.
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Cuficura Remedies

Are sold everywhere. Prices: Cuticura, 50 cents Resolvent, $1; Soap, 25 cents. Prepared by Potter Drug and Chemical Co.,, Boston, Mass.
 Send for ssHow to Cure Skin Diseases. .ETNLING, Scaly, Pimply and Oily Skin ! V beautif1ed by Cuticura Soap.
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are the Diamond Dyes, and for that reason
 they are the standard dye colors in all parts
 of the country. They give fast and beauti- full shades, and do not fade. 8 co1ors Only 10 cents each. iY25 eod3t
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True to Their CoIors

Go to Burgess & Burgess, 751 Chapel street, for trunks and travelling bags. As- sortment large. Prices low. jy 29 St
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It will pay you if you wish a trunk to call on Burgess & Burgess, 751 Chapel street.
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If it is too hot to walk, take a cab and come to the 'sHUB" and look at the Child ren's Suits marked down from $5, $6 and $7 to $2.50 and $3.5O You can save cab fare several times over.
 Thin goods in Coats and Vests in Mohairs, Serges, Seersuckers and Fancy Checks and Stripes, ragning in price from 50 cents to $5. Mems and youths Suits in all broken lots are marked down to prices that will sell them this month.
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OH! MY BACK, BY BACK

G Pain, Inflammation and Weakness of the NR Kidneys, Hips and sides relieved fn A& n one minute by the CutIcura Anti
 N Pain Plaster. New and infallible. At tE druggists, 25c. Potter Drug and Chemical FnT Co.,, Boston.
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Pure Cream Butter at the Creamery. If
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